Job Description

Position Posting
Manager, GIS
(1 Position Available) Term of Employment: Full-Time, Continuing
Rate of Pay: Out-of- Scope Band 5
Location: Operations Centre
Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Manager, GIS is responsible for overseeing all enterprise GIS operations for the City of Lloydminster. This role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain the long-term GIS vision and strategic plan. The Manager will lead the GIS team in planning, coordinating, and executing projects aligned with overall organizational goals. Key responsibilities include operational oversight, financial leadership, people leadership, and relationship building.

Duties

• Major contributor in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the GIS strategy by participating in the design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring and enforcement of policies, directives and procedures related to Geospatial Data and the overall Information Technology Vision.
• Provides support to other City departments assisting them to identify and implement corporate GIS solutions and applications to improve their business processes, increase effectiveness, and support decision-making capabilities.
• Oversees all enterprise GIS operations including database management and administration, data structure and metadata development, system administration, GIS software selection, implementation and user support, GIS project management, budgeting, marketing, interdepartmental education, user group oversight, and functional team oversight.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the GIS team.
• Implements standards and procedures associated with the maintenance and administration of the GIS geodatabase.
• Develops, maintains, and implements internal manuals, training materials and systems documentation, as well as publicly available map resources.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with other agencies, the public, and other city departments.
• Provides direct technical support and manages development for GIS software packages.
• Evaluates the functionality of systems, keeps up to date with modern technology, and investigates new GIS applications.
• Attends and participates in professional associations, meetings, seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay abreast of latest trends and innovations in the field of GIS technology.
• Educates and mentors new GIS users.
• Ensures the timely implementation of GIS related projects.
• Develops project plans and schedules including defining requirements and coordinating internal resources, assigning tasks, and ensuring approved deadlines are met.
• Provides support to all departments within the City of Lloydminster with resources, the most recent and accurate GIS data, and mapping.
• Ensures that City staff, other than those within the GIS team, who are using GIS have the training and technical support needed to perform basic data functions.
• Develops and delivers reports and presentations to other City departments, senior management, Council, and others as may be required.
• Provides subject matter expertise and/or technical and professional advice associated with GIS data and functions.
• Create and maintain documentation for all areas of responsibility.

Financial Leadership

• Assists the Director, Information Technology in the preparation of the annual Capital and Operating Budgets, and long-range budgets for the department.
• Maintain the GIS Capital and Operating Budgets.
• Understands the implications of financial decisions and impact on the department.
• Monitors performance and seeks efficiencies to save costs without hindering the effectiveness of the team.
• Develops and implements purchasing procedures, which are compliant with the current Procurement & Purchasing Policy.

People Leadership

• Creates an open and positive environment to stimulate discussion.
• Sets clear expectations, and then monitors, evaluates, rewards, and develops performance within the team.
• Guides and develops employees through employee success plans, career planning and career development.
• Responsive to the team\xe2\x80\x99s strengths and limitations to ensure the optimum utilization of staff.
• Provides insightful, motivating, and constructive feedback.
• Creates a culture that values, supports, and reflects diversity.
• Ensures performance discussions are completed, maintaining two-way dialogues associated with work assignments, expectations, and results.
• Liaison with senior administration by responding to their needs in a timely fashion.
• Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo.

Relationship Building

• Cultivates effective relationships and networks with other City departments, residents, regional partners, and other levels of government in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport.
• Negotiates and secures approvals from provincial and federal regulatory agencies.
• Engages others to support corporate and department initiatives.
• Acknowledges the contribution of others in achieving objectives and goals.
• Recruits and administers consulting and contractor services, as required.

Other

• Other related duties as required.

Schedule:
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however there may be the occasional requirement to work outside of these standard hours.
Qualifications:

• Completion of a 2-year Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent training with additional focus/education in GIS.
• GIS Professional Certification an asset
• Certification in Project Management an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience with at least two (2) years of progressive supervisory experience, ideally in a diverse municipal setting.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, FME Desktop, Python Scripting
• Advanced knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Mobile, the use of ESRI\xe2\x80\x99s suite of products, enterprise geodatabases (in a SQL Server environment), with in-depth knowledge of GIS principles, practices, and techniques.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, research, analytical, statistical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• A valid Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan with an acceptable Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract is required. This position may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business purposes.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.

Closing Date: January 19, 2024
Posting Type: Internal & External
Application Information: The City of Lloydminster offers consistent working hours that afford a positive quality of life, a competitive salary/benefit package, and is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or require further information on this position, please contact us. All applications must be sent to the Employee Relations team and received by the closing date.

Victoria Macvarish
HR Generalist, Employee Relations
City of Lloydminster
4420-50 Avenue
Lloydminster AB/SK T9V 0W2
Phone: 780-875-6184
Internal Candidate Email:
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